Word of the DayJune 12, 2024

officious

Definition

dominating with a disproportionately large sense of authority, overstepping into trivial matters

Example Usage

the officious referee was unpopular with the crowd, and the players, for interfering with the game too much

Synonyms

  • bossy
  • assertive
  • meddling
  • overbearing
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